Chocolate Almond Croissant

Indulge in the ultimate pastry experience with these homemade Chocolate Almond Croissants—where buttery, flaky layers meet a rich chocolate-almond filling for a bakery-quality treat. This recipe combines the art of lamination with a sweet, nutty twist, featuring a decadent mixture of dark chocolate chips, almond meal, and vanilla. Perfectly golden and crowned with sliced almonds, these croissants are as visually stunning as they are delicious. With a step-by-step process that includes creating a pillowy dough encased in cold butter, folding it to perfection, and finishing with a glossy egg wash, you'll master the delicate balance of crispy pastry and melt-in-your-mouth centers. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or an indulgent breakfast, these croissants are a labor of love that will leave your kitchen smelling like a Parisian café.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:720 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:740 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 g All-purpose flour
• 10 g Salt
• 60 g Sugar
• 10 g Instant yeast
• 250 ml Whole milk
• 300 g Unsalted butter (cold)
• 150 g Dark chocolate chips
• 120 g Almond meal (ground almonds)
• 2 Eggs
• 5 ml Vanilla extract
• 30 g Powdered sugar
• 50 g Sliced almonds
• 1 Egg (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Mix well.

Step 2

Add the milk and one whole egg to the flour mixture. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 3

Slice 250g of cold butter and place between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, pound and shape it into a square about 1cm thick. Chill the butter block in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle around 40x20cm. Position the butter block in the center, folding the dough over the butter like an envelope. Seal the edges to completely encase the butter.

Step 5

Roll the dough lengthwise into a long rectangle around 60x20cm. Fold the top third down and the bottom third up like a business letter. Rotate the dough 90 degrees, wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Repeat this rolling and folding process two more times.

Step 6

For the chocolate almond filling, mix almond meal, chocolate chips, one egg, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a bowl until well combined.

Step 7

After the final chill, roll the dough out into a large rectangle about 40x25cm. Cut the dough into 12 triangles.

Step 8

Place a spoonful of the chocolate almond mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll up the triangles towards the point to form croissants.

Step 9

Place the croissants on lined baking trays, cover with a damp cloth and let them rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 11

For the egg wash, beat one egg and brush it over the croissants. Sprinkle the tops with sliced almonds.

Step 12

Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 13

Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1642.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6449.3

Total Fat 406.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 196.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1243.9mg	0%
Sodium 4291.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 603.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.3g	0%
Total Sugars 171.0g
Protein 131.0g	0%

Vitamin D 384.3IU	0%
Calcium 1105.2mg	0%
Iron 43.0mg	0%
Potassium 3347.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 36.6%